1. a scientific discipline that explores how the body's network of nerves, the spin
1.名詞B2
釋義
神經科學
研究神經系統與大腦的科學
a scientific discipline that explores how the body's network of nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain work together — their structure, function, and development — and how these relate to behaviour, thought, learning, and disease.
例句
Shanti chose to study neuroscience to understand how memory works in the brain.
Shanti 選擇攻讀神經科學，以了解記憶在大腦中如何運作。
uncountable noun for a field of academic study
A breakthrough in neuroscience has helped doctors treat spinal cord injuries more effectively.
神經科學的突破幫助醫生更有效地治療脊髓損傷。
Jiwoo's research in neuroscience focuses on how the brain processes emotions like fear and joy.
Jiwoo 的神經科學研究聚焦於大腦如何處理恐懼和快樂這類情緒。
collocation: research in neuroscience
The university opened a neuroscience lab where scientists use brain scanners to study sleep.
那所大學開設了一間神經科學實驗室，科學家在那裡使用腦部掃描儀研究睡眠。
常見搭配
cognitive neuroscience
clinical neuroscience
computational neuroscience
neuroscience research
neuroscience lab
breakthrough in neuroscience
用法筆記
Often used attributively before nouns: neuroscience research, a neuroscience lab, a neuroscience degree. The field covers many sub-disciplines including cognitive, clinical, and computational neuroscience.
常見錯誤
I studied neuroscience because I want to be a psychologist.
I studied psychology because I want to be a psychologist.
Psychology focuses on behaviour and mental processes; neuroscience focuses on the biological structure and function of the nervous system.